Four-versus-four hockey game Breakaway Hockey League announced for PC
"The next era of PC hockey."
Revenge of the Savage Planet developer Raccoon Logic has announced Breakaway Hockey League, a fast-paced four-versus-four hockey game coming to PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A release date was not announced, but it will be developed openly alongside the community, beginning with frequent alpha and beta playtests shaped by player feedback and “rapid iteration.” It will eventually launch in Early Access.
“We grew up loving hockey, but when hockey games disappeared from PC, we missed the intensity, teamwork and skill of a great hockey game,” said game designer and Raccoon Logic head of marketing and community Hugo Agostinho in a press release. “We hope Breakaway Hockey League is the game players have been asking for over the last twenty years, and we’re incredibly proud to finally be building it at Raccoon Logic.”
Game director Steve Masters added, “Hockey has a unique blend of skill, speed and violence that naturally creates the kind of drama and spectacle that we feel makes a perfect competitive game. We’re aiming to keep the soul of hockey while adding the purity of modern competitive action games.”
Creative director Alex Hutchinson said, “Also, we’re celebrating five years as Raccoon Logic this month (and almost ten years if you count our initial incarnation as Typhoon Studios) so it’s time to celebrate! With that in mind we’re launching a merch store: celebrate your love of Journey to the Savage Planet, your fondness for our studio or your excitement for Breakaway Hockey League with a sweet real world object. It’ll feel like the before times! Fabulous!”
Here is an overview of the game, via Raccoon Logic:
About
Fast, team-based competitive hockey. Lace up and take control of one skater in third-person. Dominate the ice with dynamic movement, precision shooting, skillful passing, and massive hits. Build chemistry with your squad and climb the ranks in nonstop hockey action.
Welcome to the Next Era of PC Hockey
The lights are on, the crowd is roaring, the puck has dropped. Step onto the ice in fast-paced, third-person hockey where every stride, deke, pass, hit, and shot is controlled by you.
No winner? Overtime. Still tied? A penalty shot showdown decides who becomes the hero. Built for relentless puck pressure and constant highlight-reel moments, Breakaway Hockey League delivers explosive breakaways, huge hits, clutch goals, and dramatic finishes where one play can change everything.
Every Shift is a Highlight Waiting to Happen
Jump in with intuitive controls, then sharpen your mechanics, timing, and hockey IQ by mastering dynamic skating, precision shot aiming, purposeful passing, smart positioning, and filthy dekes as you climb a true skill-based ranked ladder where contenders become champions. Every shift can become the play everyone remembers.
Five Minutes. No Whistles. Big Moments.
Explosive breakaways. Bone-crushing hits. Impossible saves. Dirty dangles and last-second snipes.
Breakaway Hockey League is built for nonstop action and unforgettable moments where one play can turn a rookie into a legend.
One Skater, Total Control
Take control of one skater in third-person. Be the playmaker, the enforcer, the goalie, and the game winner. Every cut, deke, pass, body check, and shot comes directly from your inputs and skill. Transition seamlessly between forward and backward skating, and combine precision aiming with true puck physics to outplay your opponents.
Bring Your Squad, Make Your Mark
Queue up with your squad, build unstoppable chemistry, and battle your way through ranked seasons to prove your team belongs among the best on the ice. Create your identity through deep customization and stand out for both your style and your skill.
Key Features
- Fast-Paced Four-Versus-Four Hockey – Five-minute matches built around nonstop action, quick transitions, and big moments.
- One Skater, Total Control – Control one skater in third-person; every stride, deke, pass, and shot is yours.
- Play Every Role – Create plays up front, defend your zone, throw heavy hits, or take over between the pipes.
- Dynamic Skating – Move between forward and backward skating, sharp cuts, quick bursts, with precise control.
- Skill-Based Shooting – Place each shot with skill and beat goalies through timing, precision, and execution.
- Purposeful Passing – Move the puck with smart passes, positioning, quick reads, and strong team chemistry.
- True Puck Physics – Expect rebounds, deflections, loose-puck battles, and spontaneous highlight-reel action.
- Big Hits and Physical Play – Separate opponents from the puck with huge checks and intense defensive pressure.
- Skillful Dekes and Dangles – Beat defenders with player-controlled moves rewarding timing and clean execution.
- Overtime and Shootouts – Tied games go to overtime, then a penalty shot showdown if no team can break through.
- Skill-Based Ranked Play – Compete, improve, climb the ranks, and prove your squad belongs among the best.
- Deep Player Customization – Stand out on the ice with player customization options.
- Built for Teamwork – Queue with your squad, build chemistry, and win together on ice.
- Easy to Learn, Built to Master – Intuitive controls with a deep skill ceiling.
- Not a Simulation – Outplay or be outplayed. Stats don’t determine the outcome. You do.
Watch the announcement trailer below.